Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-2. Manufacture, import, install, reinstall, distribute, or sale of component; penalty
(1) The component is a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-2
- airbag: means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system component that is part of a supplemental restraint system. See Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.2
- counterfeit supplemental restraint system component: means :
Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.4
- supplemental restraint system: means a passive inflatable motor vehicle occupant crash protection system designed for use in conjunction with a seat belt assembly as defined in 49 C. See Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-1
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) The component causes a motor vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 C.F.R. § 571.208) for the respective make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in question.
(b) For purposes of this section, an installation or reinstallation is considered to not have occurred until the vehicle is returned to the customer who requested the work be performed or when ownership of the vehicle is intended to be transferred.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if a person in a motor vehicle is injured or dies as a result of the violation of subsection (a).
As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.38; P.L.120-2020, SEC.25.